Eating is one of the most basic things we do. But behind every meal, your body is carrying out thousands of invisible calculations. Usually, you never think about any of it. But when something goes wrong? You think about it all the time.
On Eating, Interrupted, veteran journalist and Crohn's disease patient Cynthia McFadden explores what happens when food stops feeling simple, and starts feeling personal.
From chronic conditions, to food allergies, to the latest science on the gut, brain, and immune system, this is a show about all the complicated ways our bodies respond to what we eat.
Real stories. Real science. This is Eating, Interrupted.
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Raising Kids with EoE
For children living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the esophagus, mealtime can mean difficulty with swallowing, restri
Oct 15 34 min
How Your Gut Changes With Age: Digestion, Menopause and More
Our digestive system doesn’t stay the same throughout our lives. From childhood and adolescence to adulthood and old age, the way our gut functions– and our relationship
Oct 1 28 min
Let’s Talk About it: The Social and Emotional Burden of Digestive Disease
Digestive diseases are incredibly common, but talking about them? Not always so easy. When symptoms are invisible, tough to explain, or just plain embarrassing, they can
Sep 17 32 min
When Swallowing is Hard: Understanding EoE and the Road to A Treatment Plan
For some people with EoE, every meal comes with uncertainty. Food sticks. Swallowing hurts. Daily food routines become difficult to manage. In this episode, sponsored by
Sep 3 30 min
The Athlete's Gut: Fueling Performance Without the GI Drama
Whether you're training for your next marathon, hitting the gym, or heading out for a casual jog, exercise can put your digestive system to the test. For endurance athlet
Aug 20 31 min
Inside the Immune System: How It Works and When It Goes Wrong
Mickey Trescott thought she was just tired. Then she started losing weight, losing strength, and struggling to get through the day. After years of unanswered questions an
Aug 6 34 min
The Gut-Brain Connection: Can Food Influence How We Feel?
What if the food on your plate could influence more than just how you feel physically, but also your mental health, mood and anxiety?
For years, people have talked abou
Jul 23 26 min
Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: How to tell them apart
Over 30 million Americans live with food allergies. More than a quarter say they have intolerances. Throw in “sensitivities”? It starts to feel like everyone has some kin
Jul 9 30 min
Welcome to Eating, Interrupted
Join veteran journalist Cynthia McFadden as she explores what happens when food stops feeling simple.
From chronic illness to food allergies to the hidden connectio
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I love that discussion about Eosinophilic Esophagitis is becoming more prevalent. It affects so many people of all ages and appears in so many ways. Having these discussions will increase awareness and education which ultimately will lead to more efficient diagnosis and symptom management. I love that we got to hear from medical professionals, patients, and caregivers. They’re all unique, valuable experiences. Well done!
Al199301 · Oct 2026
Such an interesting and approachable show! The host makes complicated health topics easy to understand… and that’s not easy for me. I love how each episode blends real people’s stories with actual insight. I keep learning something new.
YankeeDoodleJeter · Sep 2026
Gut science feels like one of the most exciting frontiers in health right now, and this show is a great way into it. Cynthia McFadden brings real journalistic rigor along with a personal stake in the subject, which makes the episodes feel grounded rather than clinical. It's clear a lot of care went into connecting the science to real stories. Excited to keep learning more for my own health as the series continues!
fortheloveofPOD · Jul 2026
This podcast answers questions I never knew I had about gut health and digestion. Cynthia is an incredible host who gets to the bottom of a lot of things I’ve been wondering about food allergies & gut microbiome.
podgirl811 · Jul 2026
Dr Pimental has done great things in the world of SIBO/IMO/ISO, but respectfully, sir, you know nothing about perimenopause/menopause. Saying women gain weight during this time in life “because their GI tract slows down and they absorb more calories” is an absolute lie. They would indicate anyone with constipation has the propensity to gain weight. I would suggest he allow actual experts in this area to be interviewed and stick to his expertise.
RDNMom · Oct 2026
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